Empowering individuals with blindness or low vision, Be My Eyes offers a trio of robust tools seamlessly integrated into a single app, revolutionizing the way users interact with the visual world. With over half a million visually impaired users worldwide, Be My Eyes harnesses the power of smartphone technology to provide instant visual assistance whenever it's needed.
The app connects users with a global network of more than 7 million volunteers who are ready to assist 24/7, free of charge, and available in 185 languages across 150+ countries. Additionally, users can leverage the cutting-edge 'Be My AI' feature, an AI-powered assistant that delivers detailed visual descriptions and answers questions about images in 36 languages. Whether it's checking your makeup for a special occasion or translating text in various languages, Be My AI is designed to assist in a multitude of everyday situations.
For those needing specific product support, the 'Specialized Help' section connects users directly with company representatives, ensuring efficient and accessible customer service within the app.
Be My Eyes stands out with its key features:
- Choose your preferred method of assistance: connect with a volunteer, utilize Be My AI, or reach out to a company representative.
- Global access to volunteers and Be My AI, available around the clock.
- Completely free to use.
- Support in 185 languages, spanning over 150 countries.
The app assists with a wide range of tasks, including:
- Operating home appliances.
- Reading labels and expiration dates on products.
- Coordinating outfits and identifying clothing.
- Reading cooking instructions and digital displays.
- Navigating through menus on TVs or gaming consoles.
- Using vending machines and kiosks.
- Organizing music collections or other libraries.
- Managing paper mail.
Users around the world have shared their positive experiences:
“It was just amazing that someone from the other side of the world could be in my kitchen and help me with something.” - Julia, Be My Eyes user
“Having access to Be My AI has been like having an AI friend by my side all the time describing things to me, giving me unprecedented access to the visual world and helping me be more independent.” - Roberto, Be My Eyes User
“The tie-up between Be My Eyes and Microsoft is fantastic! I don’t know what I would have done to fix my PC issues without their help. Well done!” - Gordon, Be My Eyes User
Be My Eyes has been recognized with numerous awards, including:
- Featured in Time Magazine's best inventions of 2023.
- 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator.
- 2018 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at the NFB National Convention.
- 2018 AbilityNet Accessibility Award at the Tech4Good Awards.
- 2018 Google Play Awards for “Best Accessibility Experience”.
- 2017 World Summit Awards - Inclusion and Empowerment.
With Be My Eyes, the visually impaired community gains not just assistance, but a gateway to greater independence and connectivity, all through the power of technology.
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